Free Level 2 Barbering Course in Kettering. Classes run at Tresham College Kettering Campus. This full-time, daytime course runs over one year and covers the core skills of professional barbering. You'll learn cutting techniques, shaving, styling, and client care. The course gives you hands-on practice in a salon environment alongside classroom learning. It's a solid foundation if you're heading toward work in a barbershop or salon.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll learn classic and contemporary barbering cutting techniques
You'll learn wet shaving and beard styling skills
You'll learn how to consult with clients and identify their needs
You'll learn how to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment
You'll learn how to use and care for barbering tools and equipment
You'll learn scalp and hair analysis to inform your work
You'll learn how to style and finish hair to a professional standard
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a salon setting at Tresham College Kettering Campus, supported by classroom teaching. Assessment includes practical observations of your barbering skills, written assignments, and a portfolio of evidence. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out barbering services to a professional standard, as well as your knowledge of health, safety, and client care.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Barber: work in a barbershop or open your own chair
Hairdresser: move into a salon environment with transferable cutting skills
Salon assistant: support senior stylists while building experience
Mobile barber: offer cuts and grooming services at clients' locations
Barbershop manager: progress into a supervisory role with experience
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Barbering: the next step if you want to deepen your skills and take on more complex services
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you'd like to teach barbering in a college or training setting
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: broadens your skills into women's hairdressing and widens your job options
